Category: Gear / Trends

Welcome to the Valley of the Creepy AI Dolls

Social robots for older adults might not be new, but now they’re recording, listening—and talking back. Source

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Hydrogen Cars Were the Key to the Future. For Some Owners, That Future Hasn’t Arrived Yet

High prices, a volatile hydrogen market, and the closure of fueling stations have bedeviled many of the California drivers who bought fuel-cell electric vehicles in hopes of going greener. Source

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Some Hydrogen Car Owners Are Still Waiting For the Future to Arrive

High prices, a volatile hydrogen market, and the closure of fueling stations have bedeviled many of the California drivers who bought fuel-cell electric vehicles in hopes of going greener. Source

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Crying in Apple Vision Pro Is No Laughing Matter

I watched a steady diet of sad movies in Apple’s headset. It was strangely emotional, but the weight of the headset—and aloneness—distracted from the movies. Source

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The Switch to Electric Vehicles Was Always Going to Be a Slog

EV sales are slowing globally, but experts still say there’s room for optimism. Source

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Book, Movie, and Product Reviews Are Being Bought and Paid For

Critics have long been accused of accepting money from companies in exchange for a review of their gadget, book, or movie. Most writers would scoff at the idea, but the practice is widespread—and growing. Source

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